With the loss of star tight end Hunter Henry, the Chargers need second-year wide receiver Mike Williams to step up in a big way in 2018. Quarterback Philip Rivers needs as many weapons as possible and he had some intriguing words after Day 2 of the team’s training camp.

Williams can dispel early bust whispers by simply showing out in 2018 and becoming the player general manager Tom Telesco thought he was one year ago. He is rangy, has an outstanding catch radius, good top-end speed and leaping ability, all of which makes him an obvious target for Rivers near the goal line. And without the services of Henry, Williams should become a top-two target for Rivers inside the red zone along with his fellow WR Keenan Allen.

Should the second-year product be able to execute when called upon in 2018, Los Angeles will feature one of the most complete and scariest offenses in football. However, should Williams perform the same ghost act that he put on display a year ago, Rivers will have to be more creative near the goal line. And history has told fans that when Rivers tries to do too much, mistakes generally follow.

As such, Williams’ sophomore performance is one of the most important storylines for fans to follow on offense in 2018.